Sonny Bill bolsters Chiefs
The Chiefs have made 11 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's match against the Crusaders in Hamilton, including four positional switches.
The Chiefs have made 11 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's match against the Crusaders in Hamilton, including four positional switches.
Brynard Stander will make his first start of the season for the Force against the Hurricanes in Perth on Friday.
The Crusaders have made three changes to their starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
James O'Connor will finally make his Reds debut after being given the No 10 jersey for their match against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
The inclusion of Nic Stirzaker is the only change to the Rebels' starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Brumbies.
Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore returns to captain the Brumbies against the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.
Marty Banks will make his Highlanders debut against the Reds in Dunedin on Friday.
Cornal Hendricks will start on the wing in one of two changes to the Cheetahs side for the match against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday.
The hosts scored seven tries to claim a comprehensive 53-8 win in Pretoria.
The visitors scored nine tries to win 57-0 in Bloemfontein.